Moldova: Sunstroke Project returns to national selection with “Hey Mamma”

They said they’d never return to Moldova‘s national selection O melodie pentru Europa, but here they are again. Sunstroke Project, the 2010 Eurovision act that propelled Epic Sax Guy to internet meme status, are back in the game with “Hey Mamma”. But is it anything worth writing to mum about?

The song, an upbeat dance track with reggaeton influences, is bound to wake up the audience at the national final on 25 February. By all indicators, Sunstroke Project is very likely to reach it, given the competition so far. The trio, composed of violinist and songwriter Anton Ragoza, singer Sergey Ialovitsky and Epic Sax Guy Sergey Stepanov, is one of just 11 acts to have submitted songs to O melodie pentru Europa 2017. Tomorrow, 18 January, is the deadline for submissions, and, in true Moldovan tradition, that’s when most of the artists send in their songs.

Mihai Traistariu has also announced his intention to send a song to Moldova, but unless it is a duet, the regulation does not allow him to enter the track. There are rumours, however, that the singer will enter a duet with the 2007 Eurovision representative Natalia Barbu.

If more than enough songs are entered, a semi-final will be organised on February 24, but not before the live auditions, which will be broadcast live on January 21.

Two years ago, Sunstroke Project finished third with “Day After Day”, behind Eduard Romanyuta and Valeria Pasa in the national final, despite being the fan favourites to win. Will they be luckier this year?

Until then, what do you think about Sunstroke Project’s bid for Eurovision 2017? And do you like “Hey Mamma” more than Boris Covali’s “Calator”?

If Moldova will send this, will be the act most expected. I just hope that Moldova will not fall into MIHAI’s trap, nobody wants to see him, and he will not match the success of Tornero, so Moldova don’t feed his desperation.
Send Sunstroke Project !!!!!

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cheesecake

It’s very good indeed and could do well across Europe.

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(J)ESC Fanatic

It’s enjoyable, but countries need to stop this stupid no-singing-in-chorus thing! It never works, get over it.

Whoo!! A song from Moldova that’s actually credible and 2017 sounding? I’m into it! Can’t wait to see epic sax guy back in action 😉 This could hopefully bring them back to the final

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fikri

this song is brilliant! i love everything about it.

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Aaron GR

Even better than their 2010 song. This would be so much fun, and it has a great, breathable structure for a great staging.

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Unofficial Månsters Association

This needs to win. Moldova needs to make up for their mistake last year for sending Lidia instead of Doinita by sending this. If Moldova sends this, it may guarantee them a qualification again to the final.

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meeks

this is GREAT!! 2017 is looking like a strong year…i LOVE the drop in this song

This song could WIN Eurovision, but it’s for Moldova and Moldova can’t win Eurovision (way too expensive) son that’s a problem. %aybe they shoud have sent this song to Romania, or another country that is able to organize the contest.

Or maybe they’ll win but Moldova won’t take te responsability to organize, like Israel made in 1980 after winnig Eurovision 1979…

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